Assiniboine Effect alumni magazine spread open on a table, showing an article titled Meeting Brandon's Infrastructure Needs.

Alumni Magazine

Assiniboine receives $100K Bell Let's Talk grant

Assiniboine Community College has been announced as a recipient of the Bell Let’s Talk Post-Secondary Fund, with an Implementation Grant that will total $100,000 over two years. This follows last year...

Bell Let's Talk, Cougars

"Two out of three people suffer in silence, fearing judgement and rejection. Being open to a conversation is the first step towards eliminating the stigma," Bell Let's Talk. The pandemic has...

Athletes find mental boost amongst teammates

Finding strength in numbers, two goaltenders from Assiniboine Community College credit sports with helping them keep a positive mental hygiene during the pandemic. Dawson Brooks and Tess Omeljanow are...

Female athletes kick into formerly underrepresented trades

When she tells people she’s enrolled at Assiniboine Community College to become an electrician, Hailey Burghart has received some interested looks. “I have to laugh at everyone’s expressions,” said...

Student Spotlight: Jing Wang

I’m loving my time at Assiniboine because it provides me with an opportunity to improve myself. I am learning new knowledge every day, whether academic or practical; it has made me feel fulfilled. I...

BC Product, Jaspreet Virk Joins Soccer Roster

Cougar women’s soccer has added Kelowna, BC product, Jaspreet Virk to the 2022 roster. Virk is a first generation Canadian having been born in Vancouver shortly after her parents immigrated from India...